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Old 02-02-09, 06:27 PM
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Default Air Suspension or JZ Swap (if you had a choice)

I am stuck between doing a JZ swap or a Air Bag Suspension Set up.


After driving OneJay's SC (thanks Brian!!) I want something with powah.....


But at the same time, I am a little bit older and have grown out of the whole "Lead foot" deal...

So I am thinking I want an Air Suspension, which is wierd since I grew up in ELA and you would think a Latino would of had switches on a lolo or something in that nature, I have yet to do that.


So what would you do first?

Just looking for your answers.....

BTW, not like this matters, but my wife votes bags!

PS, I forgot to add a poll, if any mod can add one for me please?

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Old 02-02-09, 06:30 PM
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That's easy man, JZ swap all day. Air is nice, but definitely not as nice as a 1JZGTE or a 2JZGTE
Old 02-02-09, 06:31 PM
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air suspension!

edit: the reason i say this is because you said you wereing into the lead foot anymore.
Old 02-02-09, 06:40 PM
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You know Im going to say the 2J..
Old 02-02-09, 06:46 PM
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Well, would you rather have an empty bag, or some ***** in it?
Pun intended*
Old 02-02-09, 06:51 PM
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The swap. After owning an NA 2jz, having even just my stock 1jz allows for a whole new appreciation for the SC. You can always bag it later, but you might as well have a lil pep in your step for when you wanna have some fun.

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Old 02-02-09, 06:51 PM
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Screw JZ - boost the 1uz.
Old 02-02-09, 06:58 PM
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Depends on what your goals are with the car. From the wild suspension/wheel setup you have, the air suspension would probably fit better. I'd personally do the 1jz, but if you're not into speed, then the air ride is the way to go. Clear as mud right? lol
Old 02-02-09, 07:10 PM
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well think about it...air is good andd ont **** ur car up by hitting the holes. if i was u i would do the suspension cause as far as the smog here.. dont get caught by the cops and get sent to the ref cause that means pulling it all apart and eventually it might happen... its up to you man. whatever makes u happy
Old 02-02-09, 07:13 PM
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i drive my car like a cruiser...but I'd still get that GTE engine
Old 02-02-09, 07:17 PM
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air suspension.. it's Cali. not much u can do with a swap unless you hit fur tracks alot
Old 02-02-09, 07:29 PM
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GTE swap, but only because im a young 'un with a thirst for some power.

If the wife has a say though, she wins
Old 02-02-09, 07:34 PM
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The swap, If a car comes with bags thats ok but aftermarket bags belong on gay little primer mini trucks.
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Swap and slam on coils LOL
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forget the air, get the jz swap!


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